Pink Hat, The

A contemporary historical tale about empathy, equality, and solidarity, “The Pink Hat” follows the journey of a simple pink hat as it moves through various roles and places within society, eventually ending up on a young girl’s head as she marches with others wearing similar hats in support of equal rights for women. Playful texts and engagingly expressive illustrations emphasize the book’s themes and highlight integration and healing. Suitable for a young audience in Grade K–2, this book’s short text and accessible picture-book format may help early readers transition into print-based literacy activities while also fostering inferential skills. In the classroom, the book could be read aloud to invite discussions and projects around being different, healthy relationships, and identity, with a particular focus on celebrating the significance of girls and women in society.